Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding)

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to manage and enhance critical NDT and Welding quality assurance programs for naval vessels. This role requires a strong understanding of military standards, regulatory compliance, and program oversight.

• *Minimum Requirements:**
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the private or public sector.
• *Key Responsibilities & Requirements:**
• Interpret technical drawings and requirements established by military standards, NAVSEA, and shipyard specifications.
• Plan, establish, implement, manage, and evaluate NDT and Weld Workmanship training, qualification, and certification programs, including Nuclear/Non-nuclear, SUBSAFE, and Quality disciplines.
• Review engineering instructions and procedures; develop new approaches, modify practices, and arbitrate specification requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Submarine Material Certification Requirements Manual for the SUBSAFE Program.
• Plan, administer, and execute Certification and/or SUBSAFE Functional Audits for SSN and SSBN submarines or similar vessels.
• Apply quality assurance concepts and methodology to analyze and recommend improvements for complex Shipyard and RMC NDT and Welding qualification programs.
• Understand the functions and responsibilities of Shipyard, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC), and Supervisors of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) organization elements and missions.